If you are a Quality Technician professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Elyria, OH location, the Quality Engineer manages and creates systems and procedures to improve product quality and improve risk mitigation by actively participating in continuous improvement activities. This highly visible position works across many functions to ensure our products are being made to the highest quality standards possible. This includes working with manufacturing departments and suppliers to improve process yield and reduce process variation. This is a great opportunity for the right individual to combine their passion for customer focused quality with team leadership and quality improvement skills.

Who You Are:

You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You identify and seize new opportunities. You partner with others to get work done. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in resolving in-house and vendor materials-related technical and quality issues.
• Programming of CMM equipment and other automated measurement processes
• Participate / Lead with Internal Auditing for the Elyria facility. 
• Participate / Lead in the material review board (MRB) process.
• Provide training and mentoring to promote proper use and understanding of quality tools.
• Track process performance and identify improvement opportunities by analyzing data from multiple sources.
• Work closely with suppliers (Quality Issues, Audits, Root Cause & Corrective Actions)
• Compile scrap reports daily and report out on the data.
• Assist in the investigation of root cause and corrective actions.
• Create CoC’s as required (Certificate of Conformance).
• Create Quality Alerts as needed based on defined criteria.
• Compile customer cases and report out on the data.
• Assist in the creation and upkeep of procedures, forms, and work instructions.
• Manage Quality’s section on the Lean Daily Management boards.
• Create and distribute Quality corrective actions based on defined criteria.
• Other Quality related tasks as assigned by the Quality Manager

Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Materials, Engineering, manufacturing, or Quality related role
• Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, and various data collection and analysis packages.
• Proven ability to take direction and complete projects on a pre-determined timeline.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CMM & other automated measurement experience (Vision Systems, etc.)
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience with creating reports and communicating data to leadership. 

About Our Location:

Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923, the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster, safer, and more accurately. Today, more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and an innovative “schoolhouse” training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons annually. In addition to the iconic wrench, the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools, pipe and electrical tools, and drain cleaning components, as well as Greenlee step bits and knock-out tools. Emerson’s Professional Tools business provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

Why Work in the Greater Cleveland Area 

Our facility is located in Elyria, OH (our world headquarters), which is conveniently located within driving distance to Cleveland. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates build a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

Our Offer to You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. 

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training

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